Higher Education : An Overview

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1017-1029
Author(s):  
Dr Kirti Prakash Tiwari ◽  
Dr Ambrish
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Institution Building ◽  
Fundamental Change ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
University Departments ◽  
Education In India ◽  
Independence Era ◽  
The Impact

India’s Higher Education system is the largest in the world in terms of number of institutions. Higher education in India has undergone rapid development after post-independence era. Every society gives importance to education because it is a panacea for all evils. It is the key to solve the various problems of life. Education has been described as a process of waking up to life also. This article attempts to examine the scenario of higher education in India. Besides the university departments of education and their affiliated colleges, government and government aided institutions; private and self-financing colleges and open universities are also engaged in education. Although there have been challenges to higher education in the past, these most recent calls for reform may provoke a fundamental change in higher education. These disparate literatures have not been tied together in a way that would examine the impact of fundamental change from the policy level to the institutional level and to the everyday lives of college and university administrators, faculty and students. Now the time has come to create a second wave of institution building and of excellence in the fields of education, research and capability building. We need higher educated people who are skilled and who can drive our economy forward. This paper discussed the issues of higher education and direction to improve the higher education in India.

scholarly journals Modeling of university dropout using Markov chains

Uniciencia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Alejandro González-Campos ◽  
Cristian Manuel Carvajal-Muquillaza ◽  
Juan Elías Aspeé-Chacón
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Markov Chain Model ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
University Departments ◽  
University Studies ◽  
University Dropout ◽  
The Impact

Access to higher education is only a first step in achieving equity in education; the following step is improving student retention, or lowering dropout rates, which is the same thing. The present study focused on the definition of an index as an estimator of the risk of individuals dropping out of a university using a Markov chain model, based on the randomness of the occurrence of dropping out. The suggested index was applied to a sample of 5,700 university students from the 2012-2015 annual cohorts of 8 university departments of a public regional university in Chile. The results indicate that the highest average probability of dropping out (slightly more than 39%) occurs in the first 2 semesters of university studies, and then decreases through time. This indicates the need for institutional retention policies that pay particular attention to the first year of university studies. Having this index also allows a formal estimation of changes or temporary variations in the risk, as well as quantifying the impact of interventions, not only for the case under study but for the entire higher education system.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ICT ON TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH REFERENCE TO INDIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Dr. Santhosh Kumar A. V ◽  
Dr. Dinesh N
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Education In India ◽  
Time Optimal ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Equity Management ◽  
The Impact

Education has been an important instrument for social and economic transformation in India. Presently, higher education in India is experiencing a major transformation in terms of access, equity and quality. This transition is highly inuenced by the swift developments in Information and Communication technology (ICT) all over the world. Introduction of ICT in higher education has profound implications for the education process especially in dealing with key issues of access, equity, management, efciency, pedagogy and quality of teaching. At the same time, Optimal utilization of opportunities arising due to diffusion of ICT in higher education system presents a profound challenge for institutions. Quality education ushers in a lifetime of opportunity, which helps build a strong and diverse citizenry to work and live in an increasingly competitive world. Higher education provides the competencies that are required in different spheres of human activity. Knowledge is the driving force in the rapidly changing globalized economy and society. In this backdrop, the study addresses the opportunities and challenges posed due to integration of ICT in various aspects of higher education in the present scenario and it's impact on teaching in India. The role of ICT in improving the quality of higher education was also explored.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION OF PEOPLE AND ROBOTS: FORECAST FOR THE FUTURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia Chuhaieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Popular Science ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Professional Interaction ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact

The 21st century is marked by the rapid development of science and technology: robots are gradually entering all spheres of human life and activity, along with other mechanisms. In this regard, in society, in popular science literature, in the media, the question is increasingly being asked, can a robot, in particular with artificial intelligence, replace a person in performing professional activities? Variety of problem of the impact of the introduction of robots and artificial intelligence on the future lives and activities of mankind is highlighted in research, discussions, statements, public speeches by E. Musk, B. Pring, P. Roehrig, M. Frank, S. Hawking, M. Zuckerberg, etc. «Success in creating artificial intelligence could be the biggest event in the history of our civilization, or the worst. Computers can, in theory, emulate human intelligence, and exceed it. », - S. Hawking said. The purpose of the article: to carry out the psychological futurological forecast for the introduction of robots, artificial intelligence, in particular in the higher education system through the prism of the author's many years of psychological and pedagogical experience. The current trends in the achievements of scientific and technological progress are analyzed: every day all over the world there are news about examples of successful professional interaction between people and robots (robots Sofia, Grace, Aypera, student robot and much more). Conclusions: the probable possibility of professional competition between humans and robots is obviously a positive argument for obtaining higher education, as well as the ability to constantly learn independently, based on the knowledge, skills and abilities already acquired. The robotization of the educational system should lead to significant facilitation and simplification of the teacher's activities in the future, since all routine work can be put on robots, in turn, teachers will be able to fully devote themselves to pedagogical creativity.

STUDENT’S SELF-GOVERNMENT IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS AND TRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.G. Khvostov ◽  
◽  
N.R. Getaova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Education System ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The article explores the concept, objectives and principle of student’s self-government in the system of modern higher education in the Russian Federation. The paper analyzes the impact of student’s self-government on the development of student’s social activity and the formation of a socially adapted personality among students, also the impact on the training of professional staff.

The education system in the era of the fourth industrial revolution: developing skills and thinking for learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
S. Bespalyy ◽  
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Ye. Ifutina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Education System ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Impact

Computer systems and technologies are changing our society significantly. These changes are interconnected with both social and production spheres. Innovative digital technologies have a huge impact on the labor market and professional activity, contributing to their transfer to the electronic environment. Using digital technologies, modern people set new goals and solve problems with an increasing speed of problem solving, capitalizing on the possibilities of collaborative distributed actions within networks. In this regard, new competencies of specialists are in demand. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the education system and the development of skills and thinking for learning. Methods: When conducting scientific research, economic and statistical methods were used. These methods were also used in comparative analysis, as well as in assessing data and indicators of the higher education system, taking into account the impact of the fourth industrial revolution. The analytical method was used to consider the characteristics and factors influencing the development of skills and thinking for learning in modern conditions. The abstract-logical method is used to identify problems affecting the development of the labor market under the influence of digital technologies. Results and their value: The result of the study is that conclusions are drawn about the upcoming changes. Automation and digitalization are likely to lead to significant unemployment in most countries, so adaptation innovation policies are needed to help offset unemployment due to digitalization. Governments need to invest heavily in higher education as an economic development tool for their citizens. Lifelong learning should be identified as a critical element of success in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. Curricula should develop digital skills and address workforce disruptions due to automation.

scholarly journals Modelling the impact of alternative educational qualifications on the New Zealand higher education system

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Education System ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Agent Based Modelling ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
The Impact

Agent-based modelling provides a mechanism by which complex social phenomena can simulated in order to identify how particular features arise from causes such as demographics, human preferences and their interaction with policy settings. The NetLogo environment has been used to implement a simulation of the New Zealand higher education system, using historical data to calibrate model settings to mirror those of the real-world system. This simulation is used to explore how the introduction of an alternative qualification and education paradigm might disrupt established patterns of education and employment.

scholarly journals ANECDOTES AND CONTOURS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Gopal Krishna Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Core ◽  
Education In India ◽  
World Class ◽  
Historical Trajectory ◽  
World Class Universities

Higher education is considered as an invaluable instrument for the sustainable development of human being and society through a dynamic process of creation, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge. In a fast developing country like India the role of higher education assume utmost importance. Universities have a pivotal role in realizing this goal. Our higher education system has had a glorious past in the form of world-class universities like Nalanda, Vikramsila, and Taxila, which attracted students and intellectuals from all over the world those days. However, in the present time we are lagging far behind in terms of qualitative education and research. This necessitates a serious concern and introspection to look into the nuances and flaws of our system that make our higher education system stand at where it is now. This paper, based on the analysis of various reports and Govt. documents, discusses some of the issues, which are at the core of the main concerns pertaining to higher education in India. Taking a snapshot of the historical trajectory of higher education system in India to the present time, this paper presents an overview of the higher education system in India and points out some most relevant concerns troubling the issue at the core.

scholarly journals Critical Analysis of Development and Management of Higher Education in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Rohatgi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Current System ◽  
Indian Education ◽  
State Universities ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
State Education ◽  
Education In India ◽  
History Of ◽  
Funds Allocation

History of Indian education dates back to over 5,000 years. Education in the Vedic and Muslim periods was found to be based on religion while the Buddhist period gave world-class universities. In the British period, education oscillated between being a central subject and a provincial subject. The Constitution of India placed education as a state subject, which was later transferred to the Concurrent List in 1976. But due to lack of coordination between the centre and state governments, the higher education system is found to be in a critical state. Further, there is significant disparity in funds allocation to central and state universities by the central regulator, UGC, which further worsens the situation. The current system can work, if the centre makes the law with a broader view and leaves the states with enough power to customise it. There is need to establish State Education Councils in every state to better assess the need of state universities and recommend/allocate the funds accordingly.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE TO MODERN ERA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 506-512
Author(s):  
Chetlal Prasad ◽  
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Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
State Level ◽  
National Council ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Education In India ◽  
State Educational ◽  
Enrolment Ratio ◽  
Teaching Learning

The institutional framework of higher education in India consists of Universities and Colleges. As reported in 2019, India has 993 universities and 39,931 colleges. One of the key objectives of the Department is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 30% by 2020. Higher Education system in the country is governed by multiple agencies with University Grant Commission (UGC) as the apex body. The rule and regulations by these agencies makes the higher education system more complex. The various stakeholders in the regulatory framework in the country are State Governments, professional councils like University Grant Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) etc. and five professional councils at the state level like Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), State Educational and Research Council (SCERT) etc. This regulatory arrangement of higher education in India is very complex and disfunctional. Global Initiative for Academics Network (GIAN): The programme seeks to invite distinguished academicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, experts from premier institutions from across the world, to teach in the higher educational institutions in India.UGCs Learning Outcome-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) in HEIs.by updating curriculum fromacademic year 2019-20.and adopting learner centric teaching learning processes bysuitable improvement in the pedagogy.

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